November 17, 2009 – French Country home décor store Pierre Deux opened up the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons with the event “Haute Holiday Tabletops.” Guests perused the store’s Winnetka location and listened as three Chicagoland designers discussed ways to jazz up a dining room table for the holidays. The festive gathering featured a fall tablescape design by Sue Carleson, a decorative Thanksgiving buffet by Joan Frost, and a holiday-inspired tabletop by Holly Wilson. Chicago Home + Garden editor, Jan Parr, also spoke on do-it-yourself Thanksgiving designs that are inexpensive, yet chic. Read more
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November 14, 2009---Chicago magazine and Eve Alfillé celebrated the new jewelry collection “Raining at Rosehill” with a launch exhibit party. Guests were able to view the new collection while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Read more
October 7, 2009 -- Duxiana Chicago teamed up with Pops for Champagne to celebrate the opening of the luxury bed manufacturer’s newest location at 619 N. State St. Guests toasted champagne and relaxed on DUX Beds throughout the event, which benefited the Illinois Chapter of the Pajama Program, a not-for-profit organization that provides pajamas and books to needy children. By the evening’s end, guests had donated nearly 60 pairs of pajamas to the organization. Visit duxbed.com for more information. Read more
July 23, 2009--PAWS Chicago, the city's largest No Kill, human organization hosted the 7th Annual Beach Party on Thursday, July 23 at Castaways Boathouse at North Avenue Beach. This year's event had more than 400 people and dogs in attendance, making it one of Chicago's largest pet-friendly social gatherings. Presented by Escada and featuring The Underwater People, the Beach Party raised more than $160,000 to support PAWS Chicago's efforts to build a No Kill city. Read more
July 23, 2009 – Chicago Home + Garden and Community Home Supply hosted an evening of great tips from the pros on kitchen and baths. More than 100 attendees enjoyed wine and artisanal cheeses from Sun + Moon Catering while Jan Parr, editor of Chicago Home + Garden and Claudia Skylar, Design Principal of Mastro & Skylar Architects gave presentations on making your home look like a million without breaking the bank. Read more
June 19, 2008 - Parkways Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Chicago Park District, hosted the sixth annual Garden Party at Northerly Island. Over 650 attended the event which raised a record $300,000 for a new soccer field at McKinley Park. The theme of the afternoon was a tribute to the Century of Progress World's Fair. Guests enjoyed a reception featuring young violinist from Sherwood Park in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, a performance by the GoGirlGo! dancers also from Sherwood Park and Chicago designer Maria Pinto added excitement to the reception with a fashion preview featuring 12 looks from her collection. Read more
September 4-7, 2008. The Lake Geneva Wine Festival, with sponsors Chicago magazine, Moët Hennessy, and Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, presented unparalleled event offerings in the Wisconsin lake area this autumn season. Guests enjoyed the beautiful scenery and stimulating company while sampling a large array of wines and enjoying gourmet dining. If you would like to attend next years event, make sure to visit www.lakegenevawinefestival.com for more information.
Read moreAugust 22, 2008 - Posh West Loop boutique, Ouest, hosted its 2nd anniversary celebration on August 22nd and invited guests to toast the chic boutique. Partygoers also received a preview of the debut of the Ouest by Ouest Collection and enjoyed 20 percent store discounts during the event.
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VIP guests joined Chicago magazine, David Yurman, and PAWS Chicago on July 24th for an evening of glam for a good cause. In celebration of the new fragrance by David Yurman, guests were invited to the Oak Street location for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to sample the new perfume. A percentage of the evening's sales went to PAWS Chicago and guests went home with a goody bag that included a bottle of the new signature scent by David Yurman
Photography: Randy Blice
Read moreJuly 28, 2008- Harry Winston, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Chicago magazine hosted a cocktail reception for more than 100 guests at Harry Winston's Oak Street store. Special guest Dr. Madhuvanti Ghose, associate curator of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic art at the Art Institute of Chicago, hosted the event. Guests viewed a presentation featuring rare jewels of the world and enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres from Spiaggia and Champagne from Veuve Clicquot.
Photography: Randy Lee Belice
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